Category Archives: Behavioral Health Awareness

FSU football player, Travis Rudolph, makes sure a boy with autism has someone to sit with at lunch. This Florida State University (FSU) football player is not only capturing the hearts of millions on the football field but also in a Tallahassee Middle School cafeteria. Earlier this week FSU football players visited Tallahassee’s Montford Middle School and

Microsoft is breaking down barriers for people on the Autism Spectrum by implementing new hiring practices. On April 1st 2016 (International Autism Day), Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President, Mary Ellen Smith, came before the representatives of 193 countries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City and announced Microsoft’s pilot program for hiring people on the

Autism Safety Fair will inform families on best practices and protocols. Autism Society is here to help you and your child stay safe! The Autism Society of Orange County is hosting their annual Autism Safety Fair in efforts to teach families the best protocols in case of an emergency. The Safety Fair is aiming to

Take me out to the ball game. Take me out to the crowd. Take me to Autism Awareness Day at Dodger Stadium! Join Autism Speaks at Dodger Stadium for Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday, August 9th at 7:00pm and cheer on your Dodgers as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies! In addition to being in the

A Sensory Friendly All Star Weekend! Batter Up! Here is your opportunity to participate in the world’s largest interactive baseball theme park! Autism Speaks has partnered with Major League Baseball and the San Diego Padres in efforts to raise awareness and funds for autism. You and your http://www.viagragenericoes24.com/nombres-de-viagras-para-hombres family can be a part of the MLB

With parades, BBQs, and lights filling up the sky, the 4th of July is for many of us, a fun weekend holiday. Although shining, loud fireworks are generally fun for the whole family, they can be overwhelming for children with autism. The sensory overload might just be too much to handle and can create a

Life, Animated: The Owen Suskind Story Life, Animated is an independently filmed documentary that shares the story of Owen Suskind, a narrative that was first brought to light by the 2014 book, “Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism.” Owen had been diagnosed with autism at the age of three and remained quiet

Finding Dory Gives a Lesson in Perseverance and Special Needs some High-Profile Exposure. Everyone’s beloved blue tang is back on the big screen 13 years after joining Marlin on a quest to find his missing son. This time however, Dory takes center stage and is not only shedding light on the special needs community but

Sensory Friendly Adventure with Dory Our beloved blue tang fish, Dory, is back on screen this Friday and she is ready to go on an adventure! But going to the movies can be a challenge with a child on the autism spectrum. Not to worry, AMC is here to help! AMC has partnered with Autism

SuperDad to the rescue! The moment you receive the title “dad” is a day you will never forget. Although being a father can at times be difficult, especially when you discover that your child has been diagnosed with autism. At times you may have no idea what’s going on and be completely lost on how to respond